Wilmington, NC – Dangerous marine conditions are developing along North Carolina’s southeastern coast Sunday, October 18, as a slow-moving nor’easter produces gale-force wind gusts and offshore seas potentially reaching 16 feet. Hazardous conditions are expected to continue into the workweek, creating significant concerns for boaters and commercial marine operations.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a Gale Warning covers Atlantic waters extending up to 60 nautical miles offshore through Monday, October 19, with wind gusts reaching 34 to 45 knots, equivalent to approximately 39 to 52 mph.
Dangerous seas could reach 16 feet offshore…